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Mike Joyce & Stephen Street: The Queen Is Dead 40th Anniversary Tour
Celebrate the 40th anniversary of The Smiths' seminal The Queen Is Dead with an evening dedicated to one of the most acclaimed and influential albums of all time. Voted NME's Greatest Album of All Time and consistently ranked among the finest records ever made, The Smiths' 1986 masterpiece continues to inspire generations of musicians and fans alike.
Join legendary Smiths drummer Mike Joyce and acclaimed producer Stephen Street, alongside a special guest host, for an insightful and joyful conversation celebrating the making and enduring legacy of this landmark album.
Through stories, memories, and behind-the-scenes insights, Mike and Stephen will take a deep dive into the recording of The Queen Is Dead, discussing each song track-by-track, the studio sessions, and the creative processes that helped define a generation and continue to resonate with listeners four decades later. The evening will also feature an audience Q&A, archival video, signings, and memorabilia, giving fans a rare chance to hear firsthand from two of the people behind the record.
Don't miss this unique celebration of one of the greatest British albums ever made, with two of the people who helped bring it to life.